If you’re part of the MGM Rewards program and planning a Vegas trip—whether solo or with friends—it’s natural to wonder how flexible your points actually are. Maybe you’ve racked up enough Tier Credits or MGM Rewards Points to cover a stay, a meal, or even a show, but you’re not the one going. Can you use your hard-earned points for someone else? The answer is yes—but with a few important nuances to understand if you want the experience to go smoothly.

The Basics of MGM Rewards Points

Let’s quickly clarify how MGM Rewards Points work. There are two primary currencies: MGM Rewards Points, which can be used toward dining, entertainment, and rooms, and Slot Dollars, which are earned through gaming and can be redeemed for free slot play. Then there are Tier Credits, which determine your status level (Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, or Noir) but aren’t something you spend.

When people ask about using points for someone else, they’re usually referring to MGM Rewards Points and FREEPLAY or comp offers—the things you can actually redeem for goods, services, or experiences. And this is where it gets a little more situational.

Booking a Room for Someone Else with Your Points

You can absolutely use your MGM Rewards Points to book a hotel room for someone else—but you’ll need to be involved in the reservation. Most MGM properties will allow you to make a reservation under your own name and add the other person as a guest. You can either check in yourself and hand off the room keys, or—in some cases—you can call ahead and authorize the second guest to check in without you.

However, this isn’t guaranteed at every property. Some hotels may require that the rewards member be physically present at check-in, especially if you’re redeeming comp nights or using discounted rates tied to your account. To avoid any confusion or disappointment, your best bet is to call the specific hotel ahead of time and explain what you’re trying to do.

Can You Use Your Points for Someone Else’s Food or Show Tickets?

Yes—MGM Rewards Points are treated like a form of payment, so you can use them to buy meals, drinks, or show tickets for anyone you like. For instance, if you’re at dinner with friends, you can cover the whole check with your points, regardless of who is eating. The same goes for retail purchases, spa services, or tickets to shows like KA or Michael Jackson ONE. Just make sure the venue accepts MGM Rewards Points as payment, and let your server or cashier know you’d like to redeem points at the time of payment.

This flexibility makes MGM Rewards Points particularly useful when hosting friends or family, or when you just want to give someone a Vegas experience as a gift without jumping through hoops.

What About Slot Dollars or FREEPLAY?

This is where things get more restricted. Slot Dollars and FREEPLAY offers are non-transferable and tied specifically to your account and MGM Rewards number. You cannot give your FREEPLAY to someone else, and MGM properties generally require ID verification when you redeem it at a slot machine or kiosk. So while you can treat a friend to dinner using your points, you can’t let them use your FREEPLAY credits on the casino floor.

If you’re thinking about doing something generous like giving someone a comped room, it’s usually best to handle the booking yourself and speak directly with MGM Guest Services to see what’s possible under your account privileges.

Pooling or Sharing Points

MGM doesn’t currently allow point pooling between accounts, meaning you can’t combine your points with someone else’s to fund a single purchase. However, if you and your partner or travel companion both have MGM Rewards accounts, you can each use your individual points for parts of a shared trip—say one of you covers the hotel while the other pays for meals or a spa day.

There have been exceptions for top-tier members (Platinum and NOIR), especially if you’re married or living at the same address, but these situations typically require direct assistance from an MGM host or the rewards desk.

What About Dogs? Using Your MGM Rewards at Pet-Friendly Properties

If you’re traveling with your dog—or planning to use your rewards points to treat someone who is—it’s worth noting that not all MGM properties are pet-friendly. Some, like W Las Vegas and Vdara Hotel & Spa, do allow dogs and even offer pet-specific amenities like relief areas and in-room comforts. Others, like Bellagio or MGM Grand, may have more limited options or higher pet fees.

The good news? If you’re using your points to book a stay for someone traveling with a dog, they can be used at pet-friendly MGM properties as long as the reservation and policies line up. Just make sure to confirm in advance whether dogs are allowed at that specific hotel, and what the fees or weight limits are. Most pet-friendly MGM hotels allow up to two dogs per room with a combined weight limit and charge a nightly fee that won’t be covered automatically by points—so you’ll want to clarify what’s included when redeeming rewards.

It’s a thin connection, but a real one—especially if you’re gifting someone the kind of Vegas experience that includes their four-legged travel buddy.